SOLUTION: if a triangle has sides of lengths 9 cm and 17 cm, describe the lengths possible for the third side?

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Question 278783: if a triangle has sides of lengths 9 cm and 17 cm, describe the lengths possible for the third side?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The 3rd side has to be greater than the difference and less than the sum of the other 2 sides.
26>s>8 cm